Notice Expansion Vote This Summer

[julius]

I've thought for a while that the NBA should base contracts on take-home pay, so that the income tax issue disappears. The contract would change size automatically when a player is traded to account for the differences in income tax.

That wouldn't, tho, change which teams benefits. Because if they had to augment the salary based on the income tax of said state, someone has to pay that difference...meaning the owners would have to pony up the difference.

And you know how owners love to give away money...

(I've also had this thought, but couldn't get around this issue).

 

[julius]

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Hey! This is America! We make memes in American damnit!

 

[SheedSoNasty]

They should move the Clippers back to San Diego. Airlift the dome over there.

 

[Everything Beagle]

That wouldn't, tho, change which teams benefits. Because if they had to augment the salary based on the income tax of said state, someone has to pay that difference...meaning the owners would have to pony up the difference.

And you know how owners love to give away money...

(I've also had this thought, but couldn't get around this issue).

I’d up-level it to the league level, pre-profit sharing. Obviously none of this works because the league is hyper-capitalist and barely worth watching because of it. Once Tom ruins the Blazers I’ll stop watching.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

I'm willing to bet that the NBA expands to Vegas and Mexico City, because all they care about is an opportunity to make money.

Mexico City would make more money than Seattle? I don't see it.

 

[SharpesTriumph]

I’d up-level it to the league level, pre-profit sharing. Obviously none of this works because the league is hyper-capitalist and barely worth watching because of it. Once Tom ruins the Blazers I’ll stop watching.

So why would we want 4 California and 2 NY teams to have the ability to offer more to free agents than any other team in the league? Don't see how this helps small markets at all or makes the league equitable.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Mexico city seems like it would be such a colossal failure. I agree with you, something the NBA would do to make money, for sure. But guys don't even want to play in Toronto! We'd look like a free agent hot bed comparably

Mexico City would easily become the NBA's most valuable franchise.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Mexico City would make more money than Seattle? I don't see it.

Mexico City would make more in swag sales than Seattle would in all revenue.

 

[julius]

Mexico City would make more money than Seattle? I don't see it.

Its the first US pro team (of the big 4) based in Mexico, and it is a HUGE untapped market.

I'm not saying it's what I want or think should happen, but that this is the NBA we're talking about.

 

[THE HCP]

Do you love having teams in New Orleans and Memphis?

Personally I would much rather be able to catch an NBA game while in Vegas, than those cities where it's a waste.

I would love spending time in New Orleans and Memphis 100x more than Vegas.

 

[HailBlazers]

I would love spending time in New Orleans and Memphis 100x more than Vegas.

And Mexico City 1000x.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[julius]

I 100% believe that if the NBA expands to just 1 team it will be vegas because it's shiny and a new toy. And they'll either try to get behind moving a team to Seattle, or act like they couldn't get it done.

If they move a team, it won't be who it SHOULD be, but I bet I know one team they will try to grease the wheels on moving.

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Someone should start a new ABA league.

Seattle
Las Vegas
Vancouver
Montreal
Mexico City
Monterrey, MX
NY
LA

 

[inconceivable]

Kevin Durant confirmed he will retire a Supersonic

 

[Everything Beagle]

Someone should start a new ABA league.

Seattle
Las Vegas
Vancouver
Montreal
Mexico City
Monterrey, MX
NY
LA

Don’t forget the replacement team in Portland

 

[SlyPokerDog]

Don’t forget the replacement team in Portland

We'll get the LA team when the NBA and ABA merge.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Silver has also mentioned putting another team in Canada. I remember him mentioning Montreal or Calgary.

 

[Everything Beagle]

Silver has also mentioned putting another team in Canada. I remember him mentioning Montreal or Calgary.

They’ll need at least four set up before the borders close so they can still have a league.

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[bigbailes]

So basically all things that won't make the product on the court any better just more dumbass ways to get into the fans pockets even more ... this guy makes Rob Manfred look like a genius.

 

[UncleCliffy'sDaddy]

Someone should start a new ABA league.

Seattle
Las Vegas
Vancouver
Montreal
Mexico City
Monterrey, MX
NY
LA

Just started watching the 4 part series "Soul Power: The Legend Of The American Basketball Association" on Prime. Can't recommend it enough, especially for all the old timers who remember that crazy league. Pure enjoyment. And so many name and characters I had forgotten about. It definitely saved the NBA and had a serious impact on where the game is today. Take the time to watch it if you already haven't.

 

[blazerfan11]

Someone should start a new ABA league.

Seattle
Las Vegas
Vancouver
Montreal
Mexico City
Monterrey, MX
NY
LA

Good idea. You could include the Tampa Bay area too.

This monopoly power to decide what city gets a professional basketball team, and everything around it like the stadium requirements, is BS.

 

[blazerfan11]

Good idea. You could include the Tampa Bay area too.

This monopoly power to decide what city gets a professional basketball team, and everything around it like the stadium requirements, is BS.

There could be rule changes that make the game more fun to watch without making it a circus.

I hate the 6-foul disqualification rule so I would definitely get rid of that. You're already getting free throws, why would you want a star player to not be on the floor? Or a star defender?
Get rid of technical fouls for blabbing at the ref, unless foul language is used, then it is an automatic-for-every-player technical. No exceptions. Two of those and you're out of the game.
Keep the flagrant foul rules.

 

[barfo]

Let's clean up the game. Anyone who makes eye contact with a ref is ejected. One ordinary foul and you are disqualified for the rest of the quarter. Two and you are done for the day. Fouls in the 4th quarter are an automatic 2 points and the ball. Open carry is permitted and, outside the restricted area, stand-your-ground laws apply.

barfo

 

[BigGameDamian]

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

I've heard it's when Calabro has called us the Supersonics....

 

[Hoopguru]

Just started watching the 4 part series "Soul Power: The Legend Of The American Basketball Association" on Prime. Can't recommend it enough, especially for all the old timers who remember that crazy league. Pure enjoyment. And so many name and characters I had forgotten about. It definitely saved the NBA and had a serious impact on where the game is today. Take the time to watch it if you already haven't.

Thanks, just finished and its was really a great documentary.